Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Rangasthala, Thippanahalli

SRI RANGANATHA SWAMY TEMPLE

Rangasthala, Thippanahalli, Karnataka, India

God

Sri Ranganatha Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is 4.5 feet in length with Bhoo devi and Neela Devi sitting near the leg. Lord is in Yoga Nidra and his Shesha (Lord Vishnus Snake) is spreading his hoods like an umbrella and Vainatheyan is sitting below. Lord Ranganatha Swamy (lord Vishnu) is a Saligrama Moorthy and Saptharishi installed here.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February ( 27°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Thippenahalli Bus Stop	1.4 KM	077609 90363
Chik Ballapur Railway station	5.1 KM	139
Kempegowda International Airport	45 KM	18001802877

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Chik Ballapur Railway station	5.1 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Kempegowda International Airport	45 KM	18001802877

Architecture

Ranganayaki is none other than Vishnu’s wife Lakshmi, the sanskrit word Natha means husband Ranganayakis husband so it also called Ranganatha swamy. This temple is facing in South direction, the temple architecture is in Vijayanagar style, newly built Gopuram of the Temple is 6 tier on 8 square shaped tall pillars, this gopuram was constructed without touching the old gateway and 9 kalasas on this gopura. Architecture inside the temple pillars in Vijayanagar style and some pillars in this temple are having human sized statues. The garbhagriha of the temple appears similar to the form of a Bamboo Basket used in the village side. There is a praharam around garbhagriha and has a pradakshina marg also. There are two ponds known as Shanka Theertham and Chakra Theertham respectively, those ponds are Square and Round shapes with steps down from all sides. Ponds are out side of temple. In the wall there are Sapthrishis, Brahma, Ashta Dhikbalakas, Rambha, Urvashi, Pancha Ayudham's etc. and it appears as Lord is in Vaikunta and he is surrounded by all the gods.

Religious Significance

Thee seven sages were living in a nearby cave in Skanda giri Hill. In remembrance of the pastime of Lord Rama gifting the deity to Vibhishana, the seven sages installed the Deity of Lord Ranganatha in Rangasthala and began the worship. The Deities of Sri Ranganatha in Srirangapatna, Srirangam and Rangasthala were installed at the same muhurta (an auspicious time). Lord Rama offered the idol of lord Ranganatha (Lord Vishnu) in a Bamboo basket to Vibhishana (Brother of Ravana) during the Patabhisheka of Lord Rama. Vibhishana was supposed to install this idol at Srirangam, but saptarishis (Saints) asked Vibhishana to install this idol of Lord Ranganatha with Bhoo devi and Neela Devi at Rangasthala. So the Lord appears as if he is in a Bamboo basket.

Puranas reference : Towards the end of Treta Yuga, Lord Rama killed Ravana and returned to Ayodhya. The whole of Ayodhya regained its life after having Lord Rama returned after fourteen years of exile. Soon Pattabhisheka ceremony was performed and Lord Rama was crowned as the King of Ayodhya during the ceremony. Vibhishana also attended this pattabhisheka ceremony of the Lord. While returning to Lanka, Lord Rama gifted Vibhishana His house Deity of Lord Ranganatha in a bamboo basket to worship in Lanka.

History

This temple was built by Vijayanagara Empires in between 1336-1565, Hoysala kings are the contributors of this temple and recently renovated by the efforts of devotees.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 AM - 12:00 PM	04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757